South Carolina Statutes

§ 20-5-60 — Husband shall not be liable for wife's debts.

South Carolina § 20-5-60
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 20DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 5PROPERTY RIGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN

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S.C. Code Ann. § 20-5-60 (2026).

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A husband shall not be liable for the debts of his wife contracted prior to or after their marriage, except for her necessary support and that of their minor children residing with her.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 20-206; 1952 Code SECTION 20-206; 1942 Code SECTION 8575; 1932 Code SECTION 8575; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5540; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3761; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2668; G. S. 2037; R. S. 2167; 1897 (20) 1121; Const. 1895 Art. 17 SECTION 9.

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